Superbugs vs the antimicrobial properties of copper!

The MRSA “superbug” is a virulent bacterium resistant to broad spectrum antibiotics and, therefore, very difficult to treat. It is a common source of infection in hospitals and is increasingly being found in the community as well. According to the CDC, MRSA can cause serious, potentially life-threatening infections.

Nevertheless, studies at the University of Southampton, UK, and tests subsequently performed for the EPA show that copper-base alloys containing 65% or more copper are effective against: